Historic District Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Lightship Overfalls
You can browse the exhibits at Lightship Overfalls, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Zwaanendael Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Zwaanendael Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Lewes Beach
Sandwiched between Delaware Bay and the town of Lewes is mile after mile of white sand that attracts beachcombers and sunbathers.
Cape Henlopen Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cape Henlopen Beach during your trip to Lewes? Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops in the area.
1812 Memorial Park
After visiting 1812 Memorial Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Lewes Historic Complex
You can browse the exhibits at Lewes Historic Complex, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Lewes. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Radical Rehoboth Scavenger Hunt
Ultimate Pontoon Boat Rental in Chincoteague Island, VA
Our pick of the best Historic District Hotel Deals
Henlopen Oceanfront Hotel
"Clean room with beach view(4th floor, 2 units away). Coffee and cold water in lobby 24 hours. Microwave and decent little fridge w small freezer that worked . Quiet, and great beach location being the last hotel on the boardwalk. See you. Not too far from all the things on the main Street, but you're ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hotel Bethany Beach
"Need to provide a better value for the price. The room smelled musty and of urine."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
The Breakers Hotel & Suites
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Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Gold Leaf Hotel of Dewey - Rehoboth Beach
"The staff members were polite and accommodating. The rooms were in excellent condition and the beach was just a stone’s throw away."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hotel Wave Rehoboth Beach
"The carpets are in horrible and filthy condition throughout and need to be replaced asap. The room had no blind and the light came right into the room. This place needs a lot of help!"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Atlantic Oceanside Dewey
"Room was adequate and clean otherwise pricing was outrageous and Parking was tight. Up-charging for an early check-in and late checkout is outrageous r when the room was available."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Historic District
Villages of Five Points
While Villages of Five Points isn't home to many top sights, Nassau Valley Winery and Blockhouse Pond are some notable places to visit nearby.
Pilot Point
When in Pilot Point, you can plan a visit to Lewes Beach and Cape May - Lewes Ferry, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Plantations East
Plantations East might not have many top sights, but Heritage Inn & Golf Club and Midway Speedway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Wolfe Runne
When in Wolfe Runne, you can plan a visit to Cape May - Lewes Ferry and Lewes Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Love Creek
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Love Creek and surrounding area, you can visit Tanger Outlets and Jungle Jim's River Safari Water Park.
